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Variable fonts is a new technology that gives Photoshop users more formatting options. The idea behind variable fonts is to only have one font file but a large choice of options when customising the font. You can quickly change the weight, width and slant of variable fonts while only having to manage a single font file. I’ve made […]
Adobe have released a number of new updates for Illustrator in 2018. Over the next few weeks we will take a look at some of our favourites. Probably one of the most significant updates is the introduction of Illustrator’s new Properties panel. This short video explores some of the key features of the panel. What […]
Adobe have just released some new updates for Adobe InDesign. While these updates aren’t groundbreaking they are helpful features that improve the user experience. This short video explores our favourites from the updates. What you will learn: InDesign’s updates to the New Document window How to filter and better search for fonts InDesign’s new paragraph […]
“There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment.” – Robert Frank Trends in colour, branding and photography are often influenced by social, cultural and political events. 2017 saw the polarisation of many ideas and beliefs. This has resulted in image makers turning to politically charged imagery and taking a visual […]
One of the most common questions I get asked about using text in Photoshop is how to clip an image inside of text. In this short video we look at how you can quickly clip an image inside of text in Photoshop. The best part is once it has been clipped the text is still […]
Creating a polka dot pattern in Illustrator is a great way to introduce how to create a pattern swatch. This short video demonstrates how to create a simple tile that will be stepped and repeated when dragged into the swatches panel. There are four key steps to this workflow: Draw the artwork you would like […]
“Colours express the main psychic functions of humans” – Carl Jung Do you often struggle to decide on a colour palette for your design projects? Colour and colour psychology play an important role in communicating with your audience. Your colour choice can influence your audience both consciously and subconsciously. Mindfully choosing colour rather than intuitively playing […]
Creating a shallow depth of field in your photos can be a great way to add drama or enhance the focal point of your photo. There are a number of ways to create a shallow depth of field. One of the easiest and quickest ways is using Photoshop’s Iris Blur filter. I love using this filter […]
“Good artists copy, great artists steal” – Pablo Picasso You can find inspiration for design almost everywhere. We are spoilt for choice – a blessing and a curse. While it can be tempting to draw inspiration from the latest design trends, you must always come back to your target audience. Will your direction inspire and engage […]
Searching for a new font for an upcoming project? My clients often ask me what new fonts I would recommend. In all honesty I’m a stickler for the classics. I have a few classics that I always come back to and am often surprised at the new ways I can find to use them. That said, throwing a […]
